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Strehlau Family History

Strehlau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Strehlow, Strehle, Strehl, Estrella, Stella, Strahl, Strohman

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Where is the Strehlau family from?

You can see how Strehlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strehlau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strehlau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Strehlau families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Strehlau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strehlau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strehlau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strehlau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strehlau. 28% of Strehlau men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Strehlau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Strehlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strehlau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 282 immigration records available for the last name Strehlau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 213 military records available for the last name Strehlau. For the veterans among your Strehlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strehlau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Strehlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Strehlau in 1960 was 66, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strehlau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strehlau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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